Building Facilities Manager

Building Facilities Manager (Part-time, Permanent with potential for evolution) - *New Position

Employment Type: Permanent, Part-time

Hours & Days of Work: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week

Location: Our office is located at 340 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, Ontario

Reports To: Director of Operations

Hiring Range: $35 - $40 hourly (weekly hours are approximately 22.5 hours to start). Full-Time (37.5 hours)annualized equivalent (for reference): approximately $68,000 – $78,000, plus a competitive benefits and pension plan

Job Posting Closing Date: August 7th, 2026. This posting is open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may begin meeting with candidates before the application deadline.

About us

At the heart of Right To Food’s work is the belief that food is a basic right. We bring people together around good food so communities can thrive. With more than 400 partners across the country, we build inclusive, culturally responsive Community Food Centres, share knowledge, create health-focused programs, and advocate for equitable policy change.

At Right To Food, we work on behalf of good food for all. Our collective approach at Right To Food is founded on dignity and respect, equity and empathy. These values are core to our mission and outlined in our Good Food Principles.

Right To Food is strongly committed to equity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to an equitable and inclusive selection process and work environment.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, and welcome candidates to speak about how their experience has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression.

About the Position

We are seeking a Building Facilities Manager to provide hands‑on oversight of daily operations and ongoing stewardship of our newly renovated three‑storey office and Community Food Centre in downtown Toronto. You’ll play a central role in ensuring the facility is safe, efficient, compliant with relevant laws and standards, and comfortable for those who use it. As this role develops, you will contribute to establishing operational processes appropriate to a new facility and collaborate with internal stakeholders and third‑party service partners. This role does not include direct people management at this stage.

This is an ideal opportunity for a facilities professional who enjoys hands‑on building operations, values community‑based work, and wants to help shape the operating and ongoing stewardship of our newly renovated three‑storey office and Community Food Centre at 340 Gerrard St. E.

This is a new role with the opportunity to shape the systems, standards, and routines that will keep our building safe, welcoming, efficient, compliant, and responsive to the needs of staff, community members, partners, and program participants.

Key Responsibilities

Manage building operations, third‑party service coordination, and maintenance oversight

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day facilities matters.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance that don’t require professional services.
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and manage inspections and service delivery.
• Respond to urgent facility matters, including service disruptions, emergencies, and after‑hours issues when needed.

Stakeholder and vendor management

• Source, coordinate and hold third‑party contractors accountable for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security, and other systems.
• Review quotes, contracts, and scope of work to ensure that work is addressed in a timely manner.
• Onboard new vendors and support the operations team with contract renewals with current vendors.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support maintenance and renovations, and ensure that operational requirements are met.

Life safety, securityand regulatory compliance

• Ensure life safety systems (e.g., fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lighting) are tested, maintained, and documented to meet municipal and provincial standards under the Ontario Fire Code and related authorities.
• Support compliance with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and local regulations, including record‑keeping of inspections, tests, permits, and certifications.
• Help administer emergency preparedness plans, including fire safety, evacuation, and business continuity procedures.
• Work with security vendors and internal t